Member Statements

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Member statement: International Women’s Day(0)
Since 1977 the world has used this day to focus attention on the lives of women. So let’s pay a little attention today.  For women in Alberta the wage gap shows women working full-time for the full year earning only 68 cents for every dollar a man... 		Mar 08, 2012 Member Statements, Human Rights
Notley stands up against cut to housing subsidy for Albertans in need(0)
   Affordable Housing Ms Notley: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Despite the recognized importance of affordable housing and despite the economic wealth and success of some Albertans, there continues to be a huge shortage of affordable housing across... 		Oct 25, 2011 Member Statements, Seniors, Housing
Daycare Monitoring(0)
This summer a daycare near Edmonton had to be closed for the safety of the young children, after allegations of physical discipline, shaming, and forced feeding. We learned that investigators had noted less severe concerns of the same nature in the... 		Oct 27, 2010 Member Statements, Children & Youth
Notley: Trade Unions(0)
Trade unions ensure that workers, who are the backbone of our economy, are treated fairly by their employers and by the government. They ensure that workers’ rights are not forgotten in the rush to allow corporations to turn a profit. Jobs are being lost... 		Jun 15, 2010 Labour, Member Statements
Notley: Rural Communities(0)
Rural Albertans have the largest representation in this government, including the Premier, since the Socred days. They rightfully expect that their issues will be heard. But ever since the election this government has abandoned their needs in so many... 		Jun 15, 2010 Health Care, Member Statements, Economy & Jobs, Agriculture
Notley: Education Funding(0)
Alberta’s education system is on the brink of a government-inspired crisis. We need to protect funding for public education, not cut it. With an anticipated $340 million expected to be cut from the 2010 budget, school boards, teachers, and parent... 		Jun 15, 2010 K-12, Member Statements, Education, Children & Youth
Notley: Climate Change (Earth Day)(0)
For almost 40 years Earth Day has been held on April 22 to draw attention to the dangers facing the planet we share. In the midst of our focus on the global recession, it is good to take the time to once again be reminded of the water we waste, the... 		Jun 15, 2010 Member Statements, Environment
Notley: Climate Change(0)
Today is a significant day for Canada as the new President of the United States makes his first official visit. President Obama is steering his country on a dramatically different course than his predecessor. He has recognized the responsibility we all... 		Jun 15, 2010 Member Statements, Environment
Notley: Carbon Emissions Reduction(0)
As the world’s leaders gather in Copenhagen to discuss a new climate protocol, this government continues to promote its laughable intensity emissions limits. Reductions based on intensity targets are insulting to the Copenhagen process and endorsed only... 		Jun 15, 2010 Member Statements, Environment, Energy
Notley: Alberta Job Losses(0)
Alberta’s working people are rightfully concerned about the security of their jobs, and this government’s budget did absolutely nothing to calm their fears. This morning we received word that last month a net total of 15,000 more Albertans are out of... 		Jun 15, 2010 Labour, Member Statements, Economy & Jobs
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